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Obama Shifts Post-Debate Attack from Clinton to McCain
April 18, 2008 4:28 PM
ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: At a town hall meeting in Erie, PA, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama stepped away from his criticism of the debate and Democratic rival Sen. Hillary Clinton, finding a target today in the presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain.
Obama blasted the Arizona senator for comments made in a Thursday interview with Bloomberg News where McCain said "I think if you look at the overall record and millions of jobs have been created, et cetera, et cetera, you could make an argument that there’s been great progress economically over that period of time. But that's no comfort. That's no comfort to families now that are facing these tremendous economic challenges."
Today Obama responded, "Only somebody who spent two decades in Washington could make a statement as disconnected from the hard times we are facing all across the nation."
Obama then listed all of the problems economically Americans have withstood during President Bush’s administration, ticking through them one by one, "Here's what John McCain calls great progress: we went through the first period of sustained economic growth since WWII that saw incomes drop. Eleven million more Americans don’t have healthcare, two million more Americans are out of work, millions of families are facing foreclosure, the poverty rate has gone up, you are working harder for less, you are paying more for tuition, you're paying more for groceries, more at the pump, that's what John McCain calls great progress."
Watch the VIDEO HERE.
Senator Obama, earlier in the town hall in Erie said that the economy has expanded, but it's been rough for people, "Our economy actually expanded over the last seven years, that's true. But here's the thin: that was the first economic expansion where average incomes went down, not up. That's never happened before."
Obama is embarking on a five day tour of the Keystone State leading into the Pennsylvania primary, hitting small towns along the way, and will continue to talk about the economy. The Senator started his day with a tour of The Erie Bolt Co. factory.
"How could somebody who has been traveling across this country, somebody who came to Erie, PA and say we've made great progress?" Obama questioned of McCain.
The McCain campaign immediately sent out a statement in response, saying that Obama intentionally twisted McCain’s words, "American families are hurting and Barack Obama is being recklessly dishonest," McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds said, "Obama is guilty of deliberately distorting John McCain's comments for pure political gain, which is exactly what Senator Obama was complaining about just yesterday."
April 18, 2008 in Kucinich, Dennis | Permalink | User Comments (100)
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I was very dissappointed with the debate questions by ABC News. This is a highly respected media outlet that reports facts not induendo. With all the topics affecting Americans, such as gas approaching $4.00 per gallon (some places $5.00), our infrastructure is falling apart, the dollars is below the Euro, your anchors/host of the debate could not ask Obama and Clinton anything pertinent to us the American people. "Boo whoo" on you ABC...we missed an important opportunity. Why is cereal approaching $6.00 a box and wheat bread $4.00 a loaf. Could you have asked anything pertaining to the kitchen table? Really disappointed!!!
Posted by: Robin Dixon | Apr 18, 2008 5:22:39 PM
Ms. Bosnia Sniper Fire should take a cue from what happened to Isiah Thomas (he got fired today by the Knicks) and quit on her own before she is escorted out.
Posted by: Sydney | Apr 18, 2008 5:24:01 PM
I amazed and depressed by the commentary left by supposed 'ordinary citizens.' If this is what we have come down to, then the rest of the world is completely justified in the opinion of the US as a country of ignorant, arrogant philistines.
Posted by: Bill | Apr 18, 2008 5:27:08 PM
The Empress (Hillary Clinton) has no cloths and is full of hot air.
Dogsoldier: You Hillary Clinton supporters can fight and go down with the Titanic I'll trow you Life Guard tube.
Obama all the way!
Posted by: Lookup | Apr 18, 2008 5:32:21 PM
I am so disapointed in the democrats. How could the leadership let this happen? Obama is going to get destroyed by the republicans. His character and background has the republican attack dogs licking their chops.
This contest is already over. If Clinton loses this thing I am going to vote for McCain. The dems don't deserve to win if they let this travesty happen.
And what about Michigan and Florida? If they had been allowed to vote then Clinton would have won easily. Now those states will be so pissed off they are going to McCain. I've had it with the democrats.
Posted by: reason | Apr 18, 2008 5:33:33 PM
My friends in blogworld..........Do you smell Hillary in the oven? Hmmmmm, smells gamey, tough, yet in the cooker.
On the other hand. McCain is by far an easier opponent than Clinton.
Just picture McCain's face when the teleprompter goes blank. No teleprompter, no McCain. It's like little kids hypnotized by watching Barney on television. Classic.
Everyone may not like who the next POTUS will be, but deep down inside, they know. Denial just happens to be the last layer of the human defense mechanism. Ohhhhhh, but when reality sets in, LIGHTS OUT.
Therapy will be available.
Posted by: Common Sense | Apr 18, 2008 5:36:44 PM
ABC has spoiled, perhaps forever, the proud tradition of Howard K. Smith, Sam Donaldson and Peter Jennings with its performance at the latest "debate." A Presidential contest should bring out the best in the fourth estate, but ABC has contributed greatly to the dumbing down of the American electorate. It's not a question of whether Obama can "take it." What possible good did those first 45 minutes do for our understanding the candidates' abilities to be President? None.
Posted by: Scott Barton | Apr 18, 2008 5:37:45 PM
John McCain's best days are behind him and the "Rocking Chair" and rubbing alcohol is waiting for him he's old and frail.
Obama all the way!
Posted by: Lookup | Apr 18, 2008 5:40:25 PM
The chances of shutting the Clinton machine down for good on Tuesday looks better everyday.
Imagine the spin the Clinton camp will ATTEMPT when the curtains come crashing down during her solo act.
Classic. Deliciously Classic.
They're even in PA folks.
Posted by: Common Sense | Apr 18, 2008 5:41:51 PM
as a lifelong democrat and student of politics, obama cannot win one southern state (not even Florida) and will lose Ohio, Michigan and Missouri.
four years of Mccain...all cause the dems want to nominate another ultraliberal kerry, mcgovern, dukakis wantabe
...and the country suffers
Posted by: ron | Apr 18, 2008 5:42:23 PM
I remember landing under sniper fire. There was supposed to be some kind of a greeting ceremony at the airport, but instead we just ran with our heads down to get into the vehicles to get to our base.
Posted by: Sydney | Apr 18, 2008 5:42:41 PM
PA love Barack: What I mean is the comments left by posters are mostly illogical, immature rants many ordering on being just plain nasty. There is no reasoned discussion of positions or facts here, merely juvenile spouting and mindless repetition of 'talking points.' It really *is* depressing.
Posted by: Bill | Apr 18, 2008 5:45:15 PM
You know, in all actuality, Obama has really taken it easy on Clinton by just sticking to the issues.
She, on the other hand, has thrown what her camp calls the kitchen sink at him and after all of that, they find themselves in deeper quicksand.
So sad to see Hillary pulling her Moms out of the house to help her campaign. Boy, is she desperate, or what?
Gimme a break
Posted by: Common Sense | Apr 18, 2008 5:45:21 PM
Those of you who watch Fox News must be the same people who used to giggle when the teacher used her middle finger to point at something on the board. If you watch a longer clip, you will hear the crowd roar, even rise to their feet cheering, at Obama's words. He scratched his lip first, then a few moments later scratched his nose. Scandalous, eh? Grow up!
Posted by: louiebond | Apr 18, 2008 5:46:23 PM
John McCain will not win the Presidentcy...ask yourself why.
Obama all the way!
Good Night!
Posted by: Lookup | Apr 18, 2008 5:52:02 PM
i am only holding on for Hillary, soon to jump the fence
Posted by: dem process toast | Apr 18, 2008 5:52:50 PM
People just don't like the Clintons. There is no way she will get the nomination. She should get out and endorse Obama so we can end the disastrous Bush years. That is all there is to it. Democrats do not like the Clinton style of slash and burn politics.
Posted by: Sydney | Apr 18, 2008 5:54:34 PM
The fact:
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There won't be nominee of Dems until convention..
The final nominee will be picked by DNC after all the pending issues have been resolved and statisfied by all the Dems.....
If the issues can not be resolved properly, the Dems won't be united and will be defeated for sure in GE.
So who will be final nominee is still up the sky...
Posted by: True Truth | Apr 18, 2008 5:56:20 PM
And that is why Obama (a freshman senator and a rookie) is beating The Clinton machine in every category. Pledged delegates, number of states won, popular vote, fundraising...etc. You name it guys. He is ahead of her in everything. The people are helping him take on the Clinton machine and beat it because they don't want Hillary. But she doesn't seem to get it. Howard Dean will probably have to call security on her and have her escorted out.
Posted by: Sydney | Apr 18, 2008 5:58:04 PM
Hillary defeated Obama on Women vote, White vote, Latino vote, Asian vote and most blue states...
The only reason Obama is leading is because of the stupid Dems' primary system, he won't be in the race if followed by Reps or GE's rule...He just won red or black states and overwhelming black votes? If he can't win Penn, then it proves again he can't win big states and can't win white vote....In the end, he can't win the general election...So what is he good at?
Posted by: True Truth | Apr 18, 2008 6:03:50 PM
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